PYTHON500: CMOS Image Sensor, Global Shutter, 0.5 MP (SVGA)

The PYTHON 500 is a 1/3.6 inch SVGA CMOS image sensor with a pixel array of 800 by 600 pixels. The high sensitivity 4.8 µm x 4.8 µm pixels support low noise “pipelined” and “triggered” global shutter readout modes. Furthermore the correlated double sampling (CDS) support in global shutter mode results in reduced noise and increased dynamic range. The sensor has on-chip programmable gain amplifiers and 10-bit A/D converters. The integration time and gain parameters can be reconfigured without any visible image artifact. Optionally the on-chip automatic exposure control loop (AEC) controls these parameters dynamically. The image’s black level is either calibrated automatically or can be adjusted by adding a user programmable offset. A high level of programmability using a four wire serial peripheral interface enables the user to read out specific regions of interest. Up to 8 regions can be programmed, achieving even higher frame rates. The sensor has 4 LVDS lanes, facilitating frame rates up to 545 frames per second in Zero ROT mode. Each channel runs at 720 Mbps. A separate synchronization channel containing payload information is provided to facilitate the image reconstruction at the receiving end. The PYTHON 500 is packaged in a 48-pin LCC package and is available in monochrome, color, and enhanced NIR versions both with and without protective tape.

Features
  • IP-CDS global shutter technology
  • True HW scalable family concept
  • High configurability
  • Fast adaptability
  • Multiple windowing
  • High Dynamic Range
  • Higher frame rates
Benefits
  • Enables global shutter imaging with single digit noise performance
  • Easily adopt multiple resolultions (5 resolutions with single PCB)
  • High flexibility to optimize sensor for customer application
  • Fast switching between operating modes
  • Speed increase from windowing in x- and y- direction
  • Retain image detail in high-contrast scenes
  • Faster image capturing capabilities
Applications
  • Machine Vision
  • Motion Monitoring
  • Security
  • Barcode scanning
  • Traffic Surveillance (ITS)
End Products
  • Industrial cameras and systems
  • Medical imaging systems
  • Barcode readers
  • Inspection systems (food, bottles, recycling labels)
Design & Development Tools (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
PYTHON Frame Rate CalculatorPYTHON Frame Rate Calculator (73kB)1.4Jan, 2016
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
PYTHON 1.3/0.5/0.3 MegaPixels Global Shutter CMOS Image SensorsNOIP1SN1300A/D (867kB)3Dec, 2016
Software (2)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Sensor Studio II Software 32-bit (Zip Format)Sensor_Studio_II_32bit.zip (73726kB)6.11.12Aug, 2016
Sensor Studio II Software 64-bit (Zip Format)Sensor_Studio_II_64bit.zip (77090kB)6.11.12Aug, 2016
Package Drawings (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
LCC48, 14.22x14.22115AO (63.5kB)A
Application Notes (4)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Image Sensor Handling and Best PracticesAN52561/D (127kB)8Jan, 2017
Image Sensor ISO MeasurementTND6115/D (80kB)2Jul, 2014
PYTHON Frame Rate Calculator (PFC) User's ManualAND9351/D (281kB)0Dec, 2015
Shutter Operations for CCD and CMOS Image SensorsAND9195/D (151kB)3May, 2016
Evaluation Board Documents (5)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
G3 FPGA Evaluation Board SchematicG3FPGA_SCHEMATIC.pdf (2024kB)0
Lens Mount Kit Assembly InstructionsLENSE_MOUNT_KIT_EVALUATION_INSTRUCTIONS.PDF (284kB)0
NOIP-48PIN-HEAD-BD-A-GEVK and NOIP-84PIN-HEAD-BD-A-GEVK Headboard SchematicNOIP-48PIN-HEAD-BD-A-GEVK_AND_NOIP-84PIN-HEAD-BD-A-GEVK_HEADBOARD_SCHEMATIC.PDF (2902kB)1
PYTHON Image Sensor Evaluation Kit Product BriefEVBUM2294/D (182kB)2Nov, 2015
PYTHON Image Sensor Evaluation Kit Quick Start GuideEVBUM2258/D (61kB)2Nov, 2015
Reference Manuals (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Device NomenclatureTND310/D (1033kB)19Sep, 2016
Evaluation/Development Tool Information
ProductStatusComplianceShort Description
LENS-MOUNT-KIT-C-GEVKPb-freeLens Mount Hardware Kit
NOIP-48PIN-HEAD-BD-A-GEVBActivePb-freePYTHON 48 Pin Imaging Headboard
NOIP1SN1300A-QDI-A-GEVKActivePb-freePYTHON 1300 Evaluation Kit (Monochrome)
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
NOIP1FN0500A-QDIActivePb-free Halide freeLCC-48115AO3Tray JEDEC64Contact BDTIC
NOIP1FN0500A-QTIActivePb-free Halide freeLCC-48115AO3Tray JEDEC64Contact BDTIC
NOIP1SE0500A-QDIActivePb-free Halide freeLCC-48115AO3Tray JEDEC64Contact BDTIC
NOIP1SE0500A-QTIActivePb-free Halide freeLCC-48115AO3Tray JEDEC64Contact BDTIC
NOIP1SN0500A-QDIActivePb-free Halide freeLCC-48115AO3Tray JEDEC64Contact BDTIC
NOIP1SN0500A-QTIActivePb-free Halide freeLCC-48115AO3Tray JEDEC64Contact BDTIC
Specifications
ProductTypeMegapixelsFrame Rate (fps)Optical FormatShutter TypePixel Size (µm)Output InterfaceColor
NOIP1FN0500A-QDICMOS0.55451/3.6 inchPipelined and Triggered Global4.8 x 4.8LVDSNIR
NOIP1FN0500A-QTICMOS0.55451/3.6 inchPipelined and Triggered Global4.8 x 4.8LVDSNIR
NOIP1SE0500A-QDICMOS0.55451/3.6 inchPipelined and Triggered Global4.8 x 4.8LVDSBayer Color
NOIP1SE0500A-QTICMOS0.55451/3.6 inchPipelined and Triggered Global4.8 x 4.8LVDSBayer Color
NOIP1SN0500A-QDICMOS0.55451/3.6 inchPipelined and Triggered Global4.8 x 4.8LVDSMono
NOIP1SN0500A-QTICMOS0.55451/3.6 inchPipelined and Triggered Global4.8 x 4.8LVDSMono
PYTHON 1.3/0.5/0.3 MegaPixels Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensors (867kB) PYTHON500
PYTHON Frame Rate Calculator PYTHON5000
Sensor Studio II 32bit KAI-72PIN-HEAD-BD-A-GEVB
Sensor Studio II 64bit KAI-72PIN-HEAD-BD-A-GEVB
Image Sensor Handling and Best Practices MT9M131
Image Sensor ISO Measurement MT9M131
PYTHON Frame Rate Calculator (PFC) User's Manual PYTHON5000
Shutter Operations for CCD and CMOS Image Sensors MT9M131
G3FPGA SCHEMATIC KAE-02150-AB-A-GEVK
LENSE MOUNT KIT EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS LENS-MOUNT-KIT-C-GEVK
NOIP-48PIN-HEAD-BD-A-GEVK AND NOIP-84PIN-HEAD-BD-A-GEVK HEADBOARD SCHEMATIC NOIP1SN5000A-QDI-A-GEVK
EVBUM2294/D - 182 KB NOIP1SN5000A-QDI-A-GEVK
EVBUM2258/D - 61 KB NOIP1SN5000A-QDI-A-GEVK
Device Nomenclature MT9M131
LCC48, 14.22x14.22 VITA1300